[2] The Games are reportedly set to be the most geographically widespread in Olympic history; the use of existing venues means the events will be held in an area spanning more than 22,000 square kilometres (8,500 sq mi).
[5][7] Temporary arenas are being built at the Fiera Milano Rho complex for ice hockey and speed skating at a cost of €15 million.
[3] The project has received criticism from environmental groups due to the planned felling of 20,000 square metres (220,000 sq ft) of larch forest.
Van Hoevenberg Olympic Bobsled Run in Lake Placid, United States, has been selected as the back-up venue for the sliding events.
[18][19] The Olympic and Paralympic Village in Predazzo will be located on the grounds of the Scuola Alpina della Guardia di Finanza [it].